Restaurant Association boss Marisa Bidois to step down after 14 years
Speaking to the Herald, Bidois said she had been sitting with the decision for several months. “I guess…
Actor Kristen Stewart says she was told not to hold girlfriend’s hand in public
“I’ve experienced perspectives [and] I’ve had conversations with people I’ve known, loved and trusted and still do, who…
New Zealand, US critical minerals: Christopher Luxon says discussions at early stage, David Seymour says framework summary produced
The Act leader gave that away on Ryan Bridge TODAY this morning. “I’ve not seen the framework. I’ve…
‘Dying is hard to do’: Cancer sufferer says KiwiSaver withdrawal bar too high
He said researching what was involved in a hardship application for KiwiSaver was “so discouraging” that it did…
Air India says fuel switch ‘possible defect’ grounds jet – a similar issue to last year’s deadly crash
A preliminary report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the Ahmedabad crash did not assign blame.…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Why Tauranga City Council commissioned external review
In an emergency meeting on Monday, the council voted to appoint an external person to lead an organisational…
Nicki Minaj backs Donald Trump, says US President is victim of ‘bullying’
Minaj said: “I felt that same, you know, a lot of the bullying in this man’s campaign, and…
Michael Jackson says children loved to ‘touch and hug’ him in new series
Another audio clip sees the Thriller singer claim that “children … wanna just touch and hug me”. The…
2degrees completes 3G shutdown, One NZ resumes closures
2degrees decommissioned 3G services on around 100 rural sites in December, then shut down 3G services in Palmerston…
Rabobank warns agribusiness to brace for volatile 2026 trading year
“Major economies are making assertive ‘opening moves’ on trade, technology and security, turning commerce into a tool of…
UN secretary-general says global body is at risk of financial collapse
US Republican administrations and lawmakers have long criticised the UN as wasteful, liberal and ineffective – and in…
Rule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patients
“The average patient who needs to renew their prescriptions four times annually could save up to $105 per…